Dental Assistant

Wexford Health Sources; Pekin (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant for the Sheridan Correctional Center in Illinois. The role involves assisting the dentist with patient examinations and treatments while managing instruments and utilizing electronic health records. This position offers competitive benefits, a supportive work environment, and a chance to contribute to the care of underserved populations.

Benefits

Annual Increase

40 Paid Days Off per year

BlueCross BlueShield Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) plan with 50% match

Company-paid short-term disability

Healthcare and dependent care spending account

Qualifications

• Experience in a dental setting preferred.
• Prior experience with electronic medical record systems.
• Current CPR certification from recognized organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist during patient examinations.
• Handle instruments and supplies for treatments.
• Utilize electronic medical record system during work.

Skills

Experience working in a dental setting

Use of electronic medical record system

CPR Certification

Education

High School Graduate or GED certificate

Job description

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POSITION: Dental Assistant
SCHEDULE: Full-Time / 8a-6p / Tuesday- Friday (4-10's)
FACILITY: Sheridan Correctional Center
LOCATION: Sheridan, IL
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• Real growth, real experience
• Exceptional staff
• Low-pressure environment
• All adult patients
• Steady hours - guaranteed
• Union position
• Exceptional benefits

A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day.
When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career.
You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.

BENEFITS
Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Annual Increase
  
• 40 Paid Days Off per year
  
• BlueCross BlueShield Medical insurance
  
• Dental and Vision insurance
  
• 401(k) plan with 50% match
  
• Company-paid short-term disability
  
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account
  

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Wexford Health Dentist, performs non-professional work assisting the Dentist during examination and treatment of patients and in the routine handling of instruments, and supplies. Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

LICENSING: Experience working in a dental setting and/or correctional health care.
Prior experience with use of electronic medical record system.
CERTIFICATION:

• Preferably registered or certified by professional association
  
• Current CPR Certification-Accepted:
  
  
• American Red Cross
  
• American Heart Association
  
• American Safety and Health Institute
  

EDUCATION: High School Graduate or GED certificate.

ESTIMATED RATE RANGE: $21.19 - $27.00

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